PA Administrators
PAs in administration utilize leadership and management competencies above and beyond their clinical skill set to positively affect patient care; they are aspiring or current experts in the business of medicine, revenue cycle management, quality improvement, health information technology, and compliance. AAPA supports PA administrators by offering opportunities to acquire skills and knowledge.
Competencies for PAs in Healthcare Administration
PA administrators should demonstrate competence in all areas of administration, including six domains of competencies: leadership, communication and interprofessional relationships, PA professional practice and advocacy, healthcare environment, business skills and principles, and education and academic development.
The 2023 set of PA administrator competencies serves as guidance for individual PAs, health systems, educators, and others who promote the development of administrative skills.
Explore the competencies, competency domains, and resources to develop administrative skills.
Resources by Competency Domain
The Essential Guide to PA Reimbursement
The Essential Guide to PA Reimbursement provides a summary of coverage, payment and regulatory policies related to reimbursement.
Diplomacy Works Understanding Political Savviness in Organizational Leadership
Anecdotes, jokes, and even social media memes poke fun at the concept of politics at work, but all jokes aside, there is evidence-based proof that politics in healthcare organizational leadership exists. From funding projects to… more
Leading Effectively in Conflict: Mindful & Relational Strategies
Conflict is normal within teams and provides an opportunity for creativity and growth. Approaching challenges and differences with mindfulness will empower us as leaders to engage effectively. We will explore the 5 fundamental conflict engagement… more
Enhancing Your APP Seat at the Leadership Table
Congratulations you are an Advanced Practice Provider leader! How do you elevate your role beyond just a seat at the table? This talk will review key strategies for personal leadership development and building a coalition… more
Developing the Next Generation of PA Leaders to Advance DEI and Health Equity
Learn practical tips that effect change and improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts to creating a pathway forward for the next generation of healthcare leaders. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, participants… more
Clinical Informatics for PAs a primer
Clinical Informatics is the field that promotes understanding, integration and application of information technology in healthcare settings. This course will show you how informatics has grown as a discipline with the changes in Health Information… more
Becoming the Self-Aware Self-Advocate
Contracts, negotiations, promotions or job changes, your professional life isn’t just about patient care. In this course, we will guide you through how to find your voice in salary and position negotiations, navigate the waters… more
Women’s Health
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Pulmonary/Respiratory
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Infectious Diseases
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Hematology and Oncology
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Cardiovascular
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
Neurology and Brain Health
At AAPA, we strive to keep America’s PAs at the forefront of key health issues. View our current national health priorities here.
PAs in Administration, Management, and Supervision
Join this AAPA Community of PA leaders in health system administration share expertise by emailing [email protected].
JAAPA for Authors and Peer Reviewers
Make a scholarly contribution by submitting an article for publication or serving as a peer reviewer for JAAPA.
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the PA (ARC-PA)
Information and resources from ARC-PA, which establishes and maintains standards of quality PA education.
PA Education Association (PAEA)
As the national organization representing PA educational programs, PAEA works to ensure quality PA education through the development and distribution of educational services and products specifically geared toward meeting the emerging needs of PA programs, the PA profession, and the health care industry.
Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.